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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12593 p4p, 671 weight class) and Spank Crank (ranked 3070 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spank Crank!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crank instigates a clinch.
Crank is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crank persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Crank
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
Crank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crank wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crank looking to pass the guard.
Crank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee wants to control but Crank passes easily into half guard.
Crank is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to roll over but Crank keeps him under control.
Crank is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to improve his position but Crank is controlling well.
Crank tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee tries to roll over but Crank keeps him under control.
Crank tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crank's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Crank
Lee looking for the RNC.
Crank is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crank fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has the hooks in. Crank is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crank tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee biding his time, controlling Crank.
Crank rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Crank takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crank working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crank there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Crank
Lee controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control but Crank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Crank is now in Lee's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Crank
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (4) Crank
Crank trying to control here.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crank! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Crank
Crank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Crank is defending the position.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Crank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crank is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (4) Crank
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crank is looking to escape.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee wants to control the pace but Crank is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is really struggling to control Crank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Crank to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Crank shrugs it off.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (18) vs (4) Crank
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crank is in bad spot here.
Lee is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Crank is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Lee! |
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Event:
ADWGC Rio
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12573 p4p, 674 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 3557 p4p, 443 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee shoots in and bounces Jitsu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu is controlling Lee's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jitsu has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Jitsu is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Jitsu
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jitsu forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee controlling the position well.
Jitsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Jitsu looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lee is defending well. Jitsu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jitsu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
A victorious Jiu Jitsu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2153 p4p, 299 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 12573 p4p, 650 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Lee
Shifter trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee is trying to control. Shifter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter prevents Lee from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is not content to let Shifter control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Shifter from controlling successfully.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is pulling down on Shifter's head to control his posture.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (4) Lee
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Shifter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shifter sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Shifter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shifter manages to get to full guard.
Lee trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter is not content to let Lee control the position.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Shifter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifter's guard.
Shifter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (7) Lee
Shifter being controlled for a moment.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter struggling a bit here.
Shifter stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shifter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee working away.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (10) Lee
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shifter turns into him and now he's in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (6) vs (10) Lee
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Shifter is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Shifter sits in half guard.
Shifter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shifter has cracked it and Lee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12797 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1978 p4p, 247 weight class). Dravezesdi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nobody's Fool. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Dravezesdi, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Dravezesdi against the cage but Dravezesdi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dravezesdi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is controlling the pace.
Lee wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Dravezesdi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Lee stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dravezesdi swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dravezesdi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (11) vs (5) Dravezesdi
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
Dravezesdi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dravezesdi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (11) vs (12) Dravezesdi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Lee has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dravezesdi's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to control.
Lee keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (12) Dravezesdi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Lee pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (12) Dravezesdi
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Lee wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dravezesdi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dravezesdi won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dravezesdi is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (16) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 19 to 16.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 6677 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Santiago Gracie enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee is really stuck here.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Gracie is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (4) Gracie
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Gracie is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to control here.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee keeps Gracie under control for a moment.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (11) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Lee doesn't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (11) Gracie
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Lee to get to half guard.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (14) vs (11) Gracie
Lee controlling his opponent.
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee.
Lee trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Lee's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (13) Gracie
Lee pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Lee looking to control.
Gracie trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Gracie stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
The defeated Santiago Gracie had this to say: 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 2260 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 12785 p4p, 0 weight class). Franky Yip is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee tries for a takedown but Yip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yip stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yip swivels and escapes.
Franky Yip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yip is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Yip circles away and we're back to standing.
Yip appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Yip sprawls well.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Yip sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yip drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yip pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yip clinches.
Yip stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Yip goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Yip has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lee regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yip (2) vs (0) Lee
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has control of Yip's left arm, preventing Yip from doing any damage.
Yip pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yip trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yip is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee is not content to let Yip control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Yip stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (5) vs (0) Lee
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yip is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yip wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but Yip keeps him under control.
Yip is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yip to get the leverage.
Yip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Yip stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Yip advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yip is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee is looking to control Yip's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Yip is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yip is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yip to get the leverage.
Yip seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yip is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee trying to hold on to Yip's head to control him but Yip postures up.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yip has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yip trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yip wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Yip looking to pass the guard.
Yip is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yip (5) vs (4) Lee
Yip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yip bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (7) vs (4) Lee
Lee keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Yip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yip wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Yip trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Yip drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yip (7) vs (8) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Yip is defending well.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee wants to control but Yip is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yip regains half guard.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yip is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yip avoid being mounted?
Lee stalling.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Yip is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yip wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yip trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee is looking to advance position but Yip won't allow it.
Yip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Yip is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (7) vs (11) Lee
Yip stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12828 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 15864 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mike Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Diaz
Lee trying to control the pace.
Diaz trying to control but Lee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Diaz
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee postures up.
Our spies down at at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Lee is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Diaz controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Diaz
Lee tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Diaz is trying to control but Lee passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Diaz is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (12) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Diaz
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to improve position, pressing down on Lee's thigh with his hand. Lee seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Diaz paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Diaz's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lee picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Lee!
Mike Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent for his win and a good grappling contest.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12824 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thoreaux AssKicken (ranked 2051 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying AssKicken's choice of entrance music: Winds of Change. Freddy Lee had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thoreaux AssKicken!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
AssKicken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) AssKicken
Lee is trying to control AssKicken's posture but AssKicken avoids it.
AssKicken tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
AssKicken is still trying to improve position.
AssKicken swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into AssKicken's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) AssKicken
That's one minute gone in the round.
AssKicken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
AssKicken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee stays in close to AssKicken's body and controls the position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but AssKicken is retaining full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from AssKicken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken looking to control.
Lee is pushing down on AssKicken's leg trying to pass to half guard. AssKicken is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
AssKicken trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but AssKicken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is really struggling to control AssKicken but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee prevents AssKicken from improving his position.
AssKicken manages to get to full guard.
AssKicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AssKicken has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
AssKicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! AssKicken is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! AssKicken has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (6) AssKicken
AssKicken advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (9) AssKicken
Lee is not content to let AssKicken control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
AssKicken swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into AssKicken's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (9) AssKicken
Lee won't allow AssKicken to sweep him here.
AssKicken looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
AssKicken wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (9) AssKicken
Lee looking to control but AssKicken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken regains half guard.
AssKicken tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee trying to control from half guard but AssKicken is working away.
AssKicken tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is working for a kimura but AssKicken is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
AssKicken is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control the action but AssKicken is working from the bottom.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
AssKicken regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and AssKicken defends it well.
AssKicken tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (9) AssKicken
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but AssKicken is in no mood to give up.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails to advance to AssKicken's back.
AssKicken wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (13) vs (9) AssKicken
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. AssKicken defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
AssKicken looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
AssKicken rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AssKicken has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
AssKicken is trying to keep Lee in close.
AssKicken keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but AssKicken is retaining full guard.
AssKicken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
AssKicken keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from AssKicken.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but AssKicken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AssKicken wants to sweep but no luck.
AssKicken can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
AssKicken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
AssKicken is not content to let Lee control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
AssKicken is not content to let Lee control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee wants to take a breather but AssKicken is having none of it.
AssKicken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for AssKicken.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from AssKicken.
Lee trying to control but AssKicken is working from the bottom.
AssKicken wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
AssKicken keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
AssKicken looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but AssKicken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
AssKicken manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
AssKicken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abdul The Refugee (ranked 8525 p4p, 628 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 8087 p4p, 613 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Abdul The Refugee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Refugee sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: The Refugee (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee is working for a kimura but The Refugee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Refugee has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Refugee keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to stall here but The Refugee recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Refugee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has The Refugee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Refugee (2) vs (2) Lee
The Refugee postures up.
Lee pulls The Refugee in close to prevent any damage.
The Refugee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Refugee won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee has control of The Refugee's left arm, preventing The Refugee from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Refugee is one step ahead there.
The Refugee being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Refugee postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Refugee trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Refugee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is trying to hold The Refugee in close to prevent damage but The Refugee has managed to pass into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but The Refugee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Refugee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee tries to roll over but The Refugee keeps him under control.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Refugee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee pulls The Refugee in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Refugee wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The Refugee stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee trying to control the position.
The Refugee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking to control but The Refugee passes into half guard.
The Refugee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee has a hand on The Refugee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Refugee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: The Refugee (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The Refugee looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee is looking to control The Refugee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep. The Refugee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee is staying active underneath The Refugee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
The Refugee wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Refugee is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to improve his position but The Refugee is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Refugee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: The Refugee (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Refugee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Refugee takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A determined Abdul The Refugee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Breeze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Breeze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Breeze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Breeze keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Breeze is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breeze wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it. #T1#
Breeze trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Breeze keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee prevents Breeze from getting back to his feet.
Breeze wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lee manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Breeze is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
#ES#
Breeze manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lee keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##BC#
Breeze breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Breeze drops Lee with a left and a right! Oh, Lee is hurt - Breeze dives into side control looking to finish!
#CUT#
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Breeze decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Breeze misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Breeze didn't expect that. #ES#
Breeze pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Breeze throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Breeze!
Breeze is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Lee swings around for an armbar but Breeze sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control but Breeze is working from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee won't allow Breeze to get back to his feet.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Breeze keeps moving.
Lee won't allow Breeze to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lee with a poor takedown
and Breeze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Breeze, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Breeze against the cage but Breeze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Breeze pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Breeze's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Breeze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Breeze defends it nicely.
Ben Breeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breeze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Breeze scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Breeze punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Breeze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Breeze there.
Ben Breeze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Breeze clinches with his opponent.
Breeze is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee blocks a body shot from Breeze.
Breeze gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Breeze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Breeze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Breeze catches Lee napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lee to the canvas!
#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Breeze gets to his feet - Lee follows without any prompting.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Breeze finish him?#CL#
Breeze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Breeze manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Breeze clinches with his opponent.
Breeze throws a big uppercut that drops Lee! More strikes from Breeze and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lee lies dazed against the cage as Breeze celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Breeze!
Ben Breeze thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bob Backlund and Freddy Lee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bob Backlund! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Backlund's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backlund (0) vs (2) Lee
Backlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Lee stays in close to Backlund's body and controls the position.
Lee pushes down on Backlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.
Backlund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Backlund has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lee doesn't defend quickly enough and Backlund has managed to lock this one up! Can Lee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Backlund on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.#TD2#
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Fighter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fighter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lee has his feet on Fighter's thighs here. He's pushed Fighter off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fighter screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Luis Hunt has been cut.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.#KD2#
Lee cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lee has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hunt to stand back up!#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Lee defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luis Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a big left hand that crumples Hunt! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok and Freddy Lee. Bok comes into the arena with Give It Revolution blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Bok tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Bok is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Bok wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Bok wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Bok defends easily.
Bok advances to half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee trying to hold on to Bok's head to control him but Bok postures up.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bok.
Lee won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
Bok is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee trying to control but Bok postures up.
Bok is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bok working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Bok has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (8) vs (0) Lee
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Bok isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Bok controlling the pace for now.
Bok is looking to take Lee's back but instead Lee gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee won't allow Bok to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bok is working away from the top position though.
Bok controlling the action here.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Bok's back. He's all about the action.
Lee gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has his foot on Bok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bok works his way back into a safe position though.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Bok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Bok in close to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Bok forces his way into half guard.
Bok seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Bok sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is staying active underneath Bok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bok works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (0) Lee
Lee gets back to half guard.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Bok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee trying to control but Bok postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bok is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bok is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (11) vs (2) Lee
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bok wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Bok won't allow it.
Bok is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (11) vs (5) Lee
Bok is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok can't escape the position.
Lee tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bok is trying desperately to improve position.
Bok is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Bok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee trying to work for an americana but Bok has managed to regain full guard.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok trying to control the position here.
Lee trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Freddy Lee. Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 軍神. Freddy Lee told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Puno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Lee
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent Puno from advancing to side control.
Lee trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno controlling the pace.
Lee is concentrating on defense, preventing Puno from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Puno seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Puno's back. He's all about the action.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Puno pushed the leg off.
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Puno is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Puno staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee controls the position.
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Puno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Puno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Puno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Puno defends it.
Puno is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is taking a breather. Puno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Puno gets full guard.
Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee passes Puno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (2) vs (7) Lee
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Puno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Puno. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (6) vs (7) Lee
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno in the domination position with Lee hanging on.
Lee wants to control but Puno postures up.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee stops Puno from passing to mount.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Puno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Puno prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Puno controlling the position from side mount.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno working away.
Puno has control of an arm but Lee manages to advance to Puno's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (6) vs (11) Lee
Lee is looking for the choke from the back position but Puno is controlling his hands well.
Puno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Puno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (8) vs (11) Lee
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (8) vs (13) Lee
Puno working a defensive guard here.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puno trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (16) Lee
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Puno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (10) vs (16) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 16 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn and Freddy Lee. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jṏhanssṏn moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Jṏhanssṏn to the mat but Jṏhanssṏn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jṏhanssṏn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jṏhanssṏn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jṏhanssṏn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee trying to control but Jṏhanssṏn is working from the bottom.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee passes Jṏhanssṏn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is taking a breather. Jṏhanssṏn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Jṏhanssṏn is defending the position.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jṏhanssṏn is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee prevents Jṏhanssṏn from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jṏhanssṏn defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee trying to advance position but Jṏhanssṏn counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jṏhanssṏn (0) vs (3) Lee
Lee trying to control but Jṏhanssṏn is having none of it.
Jṏhanssṏn stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee looking to control but Jṏhanssṏn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but instead Jṏhanssṏn manages to regain half guard.
Jṏhanssṏn is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Jṏhanssṏn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee trying to control from Jṏhanssṏn's half guard. Jṏhanssṏn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jṏhanssṏn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Jṏhanssṏn is keeping the position.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jṏhanssṏn is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jṏhanssṏn looking for a sweep. Not yet Jṏhanssṏn, not yet.
Jṏhanssṏn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Jṏhanssṏn is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jṏhanssṏn is keeping the position for now.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jṏhanssṏn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jṏhanssṏn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jṏhanssṏn (2) vs (3) Lee
Lee is pulling down on Jṏhanssṏn's head to control his posture.
Jṏhanssṏn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jṏhanssṏn (2) vs (7) Lee
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Jṏhanssṏn reaches up and holds on to Lee to control the position.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control but Jṏhanssṏn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jṏhanssṏn prevents Lee from taking his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to control but Jṏhanssṏn wriggling away.
Jṏhanssṏn stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Jṏhanssṏn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jṏhanssṏn (2) vs (10) Lee
Jṏhanssṏn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Jṏhanssṏn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jṏhanssṏn (4) vs (10) Lee
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Jṏhanssṏn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pulls Jṏhanssṏn in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 10 to 4.
In defeat, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee throws out a loose jab but Dragnovskji uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Dragnovskji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Dragnovskji is keeping the position.
Dragnovskji is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragnovskji has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragnovskji is retaining full guard.
Lee passes Dragnovskji's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Dragnovskji is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Dragnovskji defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Lee passes to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragnovskji can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee landing strikes from the mount.
Dragnovskji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dragnovskji tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dragnovskji is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee trying to control but Dragnovskji is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Dragnovskji is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee scoring with strikes but Dragnovskji is staying in there.
Dragnovskji is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?#SUB#
Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Lee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Dragnovskji seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Dragnovskji tries to break free.
Dragnovskji is trying to stand back up.
Lee drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Dragnovskji is in real trouble here! Lee lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Lee is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
SP vs The World
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kirby throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kirby lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Kirby thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee throws a hook but Kirby avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirby's waist but Kirby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirby.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Lee.
#CL2#
Kirby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kirby regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kirby is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lee trying to advance position but Kirby counters by regaining guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kirby pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirby! But no joy.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick from Kirby lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Stone Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirby lands an overhand right.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirby pinned against the cage. Kirby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirby defends it nicely.
Lee backing away here, and Kirby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kirby scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Kirby - just one landing. #T1#
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Kirby connects with a body shot.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Kirby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Kirby misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirby throws out the jab.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirby.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Kirby moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Kirby shrugs it off.
Kirby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby throws a counter combo.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirby tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kirby moves into the clinch.
Kirby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
Kirby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kirby wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kirby stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Kirby takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Kirby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kirby gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kirby breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Kirby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirby tries to clinch up.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kirby. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Kirby has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Kirby can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Kirby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Kirby tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Kirby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.#T1#
Lee misses with a hook.
As Lee backs off Kirby throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirby.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Kirby manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kirby instigates a clinch.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirby prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Freddy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone Kirby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kirby throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Kirby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirby throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Kirby is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kirby cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee misses the jab.
Kirby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirby lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Kirby throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Lee.
Kirby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirby scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kirby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kirby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stone Kirby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kirby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Kirby!
Stone Kirby made sure to mention his sponsor, BeastMode in his post fight interview.
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Event:
LKO21 EastSiders
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloan scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Sloan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Sloan throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Sloan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sloan's hands.
Sloan thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Sloan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee avoids the head kick by Sloan.
Lee is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Sloan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sloan.
Lee moves forwards but Sloan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloan throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Sloan and move into the clinch.
Sloan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloan tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloan throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sloan.
Sloan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLee.
Sloan throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sloan is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Sloan circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sloan. Those never looked like landing.
Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Sloan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloan throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sloan avoids it.
A jab lands there for Sloan.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sloan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloan. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee checks the leg kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sloan. That's going to slow Lee down.
Sloan misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Sloan.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sloan, as that shot connected.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Sloan sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloan throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Sloan throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Sloan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloan lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Sloan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLee.
Sloan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Sloan and move into the clinch.#T4#
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee defending well as Sloan loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sloan is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Sloan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloan scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloan throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cameron Sloan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloan throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Sloan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Sloan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sloan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lee manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sloan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee controlling from mount. #T1#
Sloan is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lee has taken his back!#SUB#
Sloan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lee's arms. #SUB#
Sloan is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Lee on his back. Lee looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Sloan has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
LKO International FW 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Suu Kyi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Lee moves out of range as Suu Kyi throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suu Kyi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Suu Kyi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suu Kyi can pounce on him.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suu Kyi on his heels. He'll look to pass Suu Kyi's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Suu Kyi keeps moving.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Suu Kyi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suu Kyi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Suu Kyi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Suu Kyi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suu Kyi defends well.#T2#
Suu Kyi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Suu Kyi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suu Kyi with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Suu Kyi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lee's body to avoid the submission. Lee has instead reached around Suu Kyi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
LKO8 Outrageous
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee staying out of range there.
Hghar misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Lee counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hghar! #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Hghar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Hghar is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Hghar is defending well.
Hghar trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Lee is keen to just control but Hghar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hghar is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee trying to control the action but Hghar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hghar is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee is taking a breather. Hghar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Hghar is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hghar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hghar defends it well. #SUB#
Hghar is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Hghar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hghar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hghar!
Hghar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but Hghar doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee looking to control but Hghar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hghar is on top in guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hghar from controlling successfully.
Hghar chips away with some ground and pound.
Hghar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hghar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hghar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaqen Hghar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Hghar slips the punch.
Hghar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hghar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Hghar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee tries to move into range but Hghar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaqen Hghar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hghar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hghar duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
A jab from Hghar misses.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hghar manages to circle out of the way.
Hghar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hghar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hghar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hghar thuds a left hand into Lee's body.#T2#
Donk. Lee catches Hghar right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Jaqen Hghar has been cut.
Whack! Lee lands a heavy head kick that drops Hghar. The ref tackles Lee to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hghar was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardson tries to clinch up
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Hardson shrugs it off.
Hardson is breathing heavily.
Hardson misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardson thinking.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ston Hardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body. #T1##CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Hardson.#TD2#
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but Hardson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hardson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Greiner.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greiner throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lee slips under a jab.
Greiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greiner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greiner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee.
Greiner cracks Lee with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Greiner rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Greiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee blocks a head kick by Greiner.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Greiner forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Greiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greiner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greiner tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matt Greiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greiner moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Greiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greiner backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee scores with a jab. Greiner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Greiner does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Greiner connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Greiner.
Greiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.#T2#
Greiner tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Greiner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee swings for the body but Greiner moves out of range.
Greiner connects with a jab.
Greiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Greiner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greiner is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greiner down to the mat. Greiner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Greiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greiner looks to throw a body kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Matt Greiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greiner scores with a decent looking hook.
Greiner moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Greiner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Lee counters with a single leg into guard. Greiner didn't expect that. #ES#
Greiner pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##CL#
Greiner moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greiner. #BC#
Greiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Greiner.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greiner.
A head kick misses from Greiner.
Greiner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greiner throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greiner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Greiner misses. #T4#
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greiner tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Greiner throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee staying out of range there.
Greiner darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Greiner throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greiner misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greiner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greiner ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Greiner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Greiner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Greiner.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Greiner is wise to it.
Greiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Greiner misses its intended target. #CL#
Greiner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greiner misses with a punch to the body.
Greiner looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Greiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee throws the left hand but Greiner avoids the punch easily.
Matt Greiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greiner throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greiner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Lee fails with the takedown.
Greiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Greiner is wise to it.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greiner's calf.
Greiner tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Greiner closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee avoids the head kick by Greiner.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Greiner tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee moves forwards but Greiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Greiner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Greiner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Greiner instigates a clinch.
Greiner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. #BC#
Greiner breaks the clinch.
Greiner scores with a three punch combo!
Greiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Greiner shakes him off and moves away.
Greiner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Greiner backs off Lee throws a huge counter combo but Greiner manages to avoid it all.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Greiner misses
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greiner thinking. #T3#
Greiner misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greiner rather than just go for the knockout.
Greiner takes one to the side of the head.
Greiner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee feints a counter leg kick.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greiner misses with a few strikes there.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Greiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greiner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Greiner tries to clinch up.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matt Greiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lee.#CL#
Greiner has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Greiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee has Greiner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greiner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greiner is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Greiner breaks the clinch.
Greiner misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greiner pinned against the cage. Greiner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Greiner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lee misses with the combination.
#CL#
Greiner closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lee lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Greiner scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Greiner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greiner missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Greiner avoids it with no problem.
Greiner works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greiner.
Greiner misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Greiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. #T1#
Greiner throws a head kick that misses.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greiner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greiner tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Greiner scores with a jab.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greiner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greiner moves out of range of the body kick.
Greiner is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Greiner rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freddy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greiner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2##BC#
Greiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands a nice hook to Greiner's body. Greiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greiner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Greiner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Greiner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee is looking to slow Greiner down with leg kicks.
Greiner throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Greiner blocks the low kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Greiner's leg. Greiner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Greiner tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Greiner closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Greiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Greiner has managed to clinch.
Greiner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Greiner manages to break the clinch.
Greiner wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greiner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greiner pushes Lee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lee trying to control the action but Greiner is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greiner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Greiner.#SU#
Greiner stands up.
Greiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greiner but Greiner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Greiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greiner. Greiner obviously looking to wear him down.
Greiner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greiner misses with a double jab.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Greiner is wise to it.
Greiner lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Greiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greiner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Greiner!
Matt Greiner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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